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High polygenic risk linked to earlier treatment initiation, escalation in glaucoma
High glaucoma polygenic risk score (PRS) shows a significant association with earlier initiation or escalation of intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering therapy, according to a study, noting the potential usefulness of genetic risk stratification in glaucoma.
High polygenic risk linked to earlier treatment initiation, escalation in glaucoma
02 Aug 2023
Which factor predicts successful interval extension in eyes with nAMD switched to brolucizumab?
In patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) who switched to brolucizumab treatment, those with shorter treatment interval before switching are more likely to have successful injection interval extension, as shown in a study.
Which factor predicts successful interval extension in eyes with nAMD switched to brolucizumab?
31 Jul 2023
Amblyopia protective against age-related macular degeneration
Less amblyopic individuals are more likely to have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) diagnosed on the amblyopic eye than on the nonamblyopic eye, as reported in a study. Meanwhile, individuals with lateral asymmetry tend to have the more advanced form of AMD on the nonamblyopic eye.
Amblyopia protective against age-related macular degeneration
14 Jul 2023
Patient-reported tool helps assess symptoms, vision perception after IOL implantation
Use of the 37-item Assessment of IntraOcular Lens Implant Symptoms (AIOLIS) instrument appears effective in evaluating symptoms and general perceptions of vision associated with cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implants, reports a study.